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On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power
the vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel
consumption can be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic
energy is called the Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).

Electric components

Engine Components

Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc

Accelerator OFF

Accelerator ON

Energy     

regeneration

Charge

Battery

Battery

Power

Power

Electric components

Engine Components

Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc

Engine

Variable 
Voltage 
alternator

Variable 
Voltage 
alternator

Engine

Tire

Tire

Capacitor

Capacitor

DC-DC converter

DC-DC converter

Kinetic energy
Electrical 

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When Driving

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Some models.

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